Scientists Use Sunlight to Make Fuel From CO2


	Scientists Use Sunlight to Make Fuel From CO2

egsnyder

1-5-2008 9:33 AM

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energy, oil, co2

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The price of $100+ oil starts to create new opportunities.

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Sandia researcher Rich Diver checks out the solar furnace which will be the initial source of concentrated solar heat for converting carbon dioxide to fuel. Eventually parabolic dishes will provide the thermal energy.
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